Roundwood Inn

Roundwood Inn

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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
3.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
Does this restaurant offer free wifi?
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles166 reviews
Excellent
73
Very good
31
Average
26
Poor
21
Terrible
15

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Joseph D
Greystones28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 family
I booked our table at the Roundwood Inn restaurant on New year's day to ensure we would get a table it was indeed busy on New year's day. We had a lovely table in front of the warm fire. Helen gave us a very warm Roundwood Inn welcome and the atmosphere was typically relaxed and hospitable. I started with the seafood soup a perennial favourite of mine. It was brim full of seafood and the homemade brown bread which accompanied it was gorgeous. My brother had vegetable soup and enjoyed it too. I enjoyed sole as my main with all the trimmings. There was plenty to eat piping hot and deliciously succulent fresh and home cooked. My brother chose the turkey schnitzel a Roundwood Inn speciality. Again a generous portion and my brother said the turkey was melt in the mouth. Desserts are a favourite for both of us. Gerry went for the meringue glacé and I had the chocolate cake the latter was light and moist and served with a delicious creamy home made ice cream. Overall Gerry and I had a lovely afternoon at the Roundwood Inn. We were not rushed there was a pleasure gap between courses and Helen did everything she could to make the experience memorable. The chefs obviously care a great deal about the food they serve and the ingredients used. I am delighted to recommend this excellent restaurant to any potential guests and wish Helen Michael and all the staff well. I look forward to my next visit.
Written 3 January 2024
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cecgu
174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 couples
Very nice discovery pub family restaurant very warm welcome the waitress who I think also manages the establishment is adorable and even explained to us in French in very good French the dishes are very generous especially the chicken fries so she offered us to share a dessert that was also incredibly good and plentiful, great idea. Value for money really nothing to say. The little dinner by the fire is really enjoyable. Don’t hesitate to stop and enjoy the delicious and hearty dishes
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Written 10 November 2023
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Intrepid411
Connecticut195 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 couples
I had the goulash soup and the pan fried Hake with chips and my spouse the steak with boiled potatoes, red cabbage, carrots and spinach. The Guinness was cold and smooth, the food very hot and very good, service was attentive and friendly. With football playing on the TV in the connected pub it couldn’t feel more authentic. If somehow I’m ever this way again I’d certainly stop!
Written 20 May 2023
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OnAir22760754822
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 family
Hi I went to the roundwood Inn for lunch with my family today 7/1/24, while visiting friends in the area. From the time we entered to the time we left our experience was disappointing, the staff were very unpleasant and unprofessional, we ordered 4 roast lunches at 1:15 and waited until 2:05 until we got served the worst tasting and presented food I've ever seen in my life, plates of slops over flowing with watery gravy. To top it all off with rip off price of €22.50 per serving. I travel regularly with work and regularly eat out and can safely say this was the worst I've ever experienced..
Written 7 January 2024
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Breezer1
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
The food quality is definitely designed and presented with the passing tourist in mind only and not the repeat customer. Food service was slow and when the order did arrive what was laid before me was utterly shameful. Overcooked and flavourless chicken accompanied by dry burnt chips. To add colour, and some element of hydration to the otherwise parched plate, a side order of coleslaw was lumped on but that tasted no better. Regrettably, no amount of vinegar could save this dish and not even the on-site cat would chance a morcel when given it. To add further insult, I was charged €20 for the pleasure. The menu selection is frankly overpriced, underwhelming and the meals are embarssingly bad! If you want a real life experience of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares before the improvement this is the place for you. Otherwise, save your money and your tastebuds and go elsewhere.
Written 13 July 2022
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Joseph D
Greystones28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 family
I visited the Roundwood Inn with my brother on Jan 1st 2023. I have been here many times before. We were warmly greeted by Helen who brought us into the warm restaurant where the beautiful open fire was lit. Helen explained all the menu options and showed us the specials board. I started with the seafood soup which was full to the brim with delicious seafood and was creamy. It was accompanied by tasty homemade brown bread. My brother had the vegetable soup and said it was delicious. My main course was roast goose with plenty of melt in the mouth stuff apple sauce which was yummy and all the trimmings. The goose was succulent and tender and was obviously well prepared. My brother had turkey schnitzel and praised the quality of his dish. For dessert I opted for ice cream and butter scotch sauce and my brother had traditional Christmas pudding which he said was home baked ( He knows his Christmas pudding)!! To end my brother had tea and I had a lovely strong cappucino. Being New year's day I treated myself to a creme de menthe at the end. I was very impressed with this as it was authentically French. I should add that Helen recommended a glass of red French merlot and it was one of the fruitiest I have ever tasted. In my opinion the Roundwood Inn offers warm hospitality excellent home cooked food all served in the appealing ambience of a traditional Inn. We both enjoyed our meal very much and I would confidently recommend it to everyone. Looking forward to my next visit already. Thank you Helen and all your staff
Written 1 January 2023
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WilsonsDublin
Dublin69 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 couples
Called in one evening when passing through. Seafood pancake looked like someone got sick on the plate. Glass of wine 8 50. Schnitzel only slightly better and tasteless chips. Wont be back
Written 20 May 2024
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Gerry N
2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
Staff friendly but food overpriced and moderate. €25.50 for hake, chips and what was called salad. The fish was ok but the chips tasted like poor quality frozen food and the salad was awful. I wouldn't go there again.
Written 10 April 2023
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Red Breen
Stepaside2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 none
When it comes to family owned Restaurants and pubs you cant get much better than The Roundwood Inn, Michael the owner and what I can only believe was his son catered for me and a group of friends after our walk in the mountains, The son also Mikey! came out and entertained and chatted to us, he was very helpful and mature. Michael please allow him to take over, its in great hands!! Lovely grub and he also complimented my Wicklow GAA 2008 jersey which was nice. A very bright young man.
Written 9 February 2023
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Beata A
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 family
Hands down, the worst meal I ever had in a restaurant. Seafood pancake was utterly bad on taste. And to make it worse, the prices are complete rip off ok the top of it. I was expecting good and well presented plate at the price of 23,5. Also my kids chicken was incredibly dry as well. I ate much nicer chicken from hot counter in Tesco. Comlete disaster
Written 9 December 2023
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Anne-Marie M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 family
We just had a very wonderful and memorable experience here today. The lady Helen and another gentleman could not have been more accommodating. We have 2 little girls 3 and 6 and due to Covid restrictions we had to eat outside. It had been raining and Helen brought out clean towels and warm tea for us. When we ordered lunch it poured rain and herself and colleague rushed to moved us to a shelters area. Helping out coats on our girls. The food was delicious the girls were spoiled and the surroundings were glorious even in the rain. I could not recommend somewhere better. Super pleasant and enjoyable lunch.
Written 6 July 2021
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Dave F
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 family
Dreadful experience. Food awful. Chicken and chips, lobster bisque and irish stew ordered and all were small portions and poor quality. Dublin city hotel prices but certainly not quality food. Would not recommend.mend or go back. Seems geared to visitors and what a bad I pressie on Ireland this place leaves
Written 15 January 2022
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veteranwanderer
Dublin77 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 couples
Superb food in a pub setting. Unusually this pub restaurant features food with a slightly German twist inspired by it's original owner and chef. While the pub section is very traditional, and good, there are two specific eating areas one casual and the other in the main restaurant. We ate here twice in November and the food was top class every time. Really excellent fish soup, sublime lobster bisque, proper roll mop herrings (no hint of acidity), traditional winter salad, perfect chips, and perfectly poached salmon were amongst the delights. There is something absolutely timeless about the Roundwood Inn, right now it might appear slightly out of fashion but quality wins out every time and I highly recommend it.
Written 21 November 2021
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fimcgill
Leeds18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 friends
A lovely evening at the Roundwood Inn following a days walk on the Wicklow way. Tasty seafood soup and very filling chicken and chips. Our only regret was not leaving enough room for the amazing looking apple crumble! Everybody was very friendly and we shared a table with a lovely couple from Bray. Really nice, traditional pub food in a traditional pub.
Written 2 July 2024
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Nancy D
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 couples
Such generous restaurant owners! My husband and I arrived late on Sunday evening without reservations and yet they squeezed us in for dinner. Seating us at a table with a warm welcome, right next to the cozy fireplace. Delicious Irish stew and thick slices of warm yummy bread. And, fine Guiness, of course. Thank you!
Written 10 May 2023
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